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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.44, 186.93 and 105.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.44, 186.93 and 105.87 is: 146.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.44 : 186.93 = 105.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.44/186.93 = 105.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.44x = 186.93 × 105.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.44x = 19,791.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,791.28/135.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.13

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